The Humane Society Waterville Area’s first Woofstock Festival is set for noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the 100 Webb Road society. This event will feature local bands, food and drinks. All ticket sales and HSWA merchandise proceeds will go toward the society, as well as 10% of the proceeds from event vendors. Free general […]
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Waterville-based program participating in food initiative
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, located at 101 Water St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants, effective until June 30, 2023, according to a news release from KVCAP. KVCAP food program provides meals for […]
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Winthrop library to hold book sale July 23, preview July 22
The Friends of the Bailey Public Library plans to host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The large selection of books includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback, large print, and children books, as well as DVD and audio books, all […]
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Fire destroys house, garage and two campers in Palmyra
Chief Charles Gould of the Hartland Fire Department says no one was injured in the incident, but firefighters were hampered because they did not have enough manpower, a common issue in the region for volunteer departments.
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Hall-Dale Middle recognizes spring honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle School has announced the following students were named to its 2022 spring honor roll. Grade 8 Summa cum laude: Spencer Blais, Fiona Brandt, Lily Drouin-Scease, Samantha Holsten, Rebecca Meader, Shae O’Connor, Sophia Reiter, Jessie Willey and Liam Wilmot. Magna cum laude: Alex Ball, Ian Ball, Titus Brann, Lucas Cole, Grace Estes, Ava Henry, Cameron Peaslee, Marinn Perry, Josiah Quirino, Lillian Seymour […]
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Albion resident to serve Maine Elks Association
Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests gathered from July 3-6 for the BPO Elks National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. During the convention, David A. Hammond of Albion was installed as district deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the Central District […]
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Department seeks nods for outdoor lifetime achievement award
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. This award, presented by the department, honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise use of our natural resources, and who have been or are active in Maine’s rich outdoor traditions, according to […]
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Land trust to open storybook trails in Woolwich, Bath
Throughout the summer, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath is offering storybook trails across the region. These temporary exhibits at preserves will showcase nature-themed stories and activities for elementary-aged children and their chaperoning adults. Kids and families can walk a trail, explore a preserve, and read a children’s book one page at a time. […]
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Bowdoinham student makes University of Utah dean’s list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Elliane Lucy Hall of Bowdoinham was named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at the University of Utah. Hall has a major listed as Pre Business BS. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term. Check […]
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Augusta society to present ‘Siege at the State House’ July 20
The Kennebec Historical Society’s July presentation, “Siege at the State House: The 1879 Coup that Nearly Plunged Maine into Civil War,” is scheduled to be presented by historian Mac Smith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Maine State Library’s temporary location, 242 State St. in Augusta. This is the former location of the […]